Resources for men
Find local and regional support services in the one place.
In honour of Men’s Health Week, we developed a Men’s Wellbeing Guide (hard copies available on-site).
Focusing on the individual life stories of male survivors of institutional child sexual abuse in Australia.
Men’s Support Services
There are some local and state-wide support services available for men. Below is a list of some of the services that some of our past participants have found helpful in addition to Men & Co. Services.
In case of emergency, or threat to life, always call 000.
Men’s groups
Men’s Wellbeing Inc.
menswellbeing.org
Men’s groups across Brisbane North, South and the Gold Coast. Program include, weekend camps, groups and workshops. Men’s Well Being Inc. offer a welcome without judgement and the opportunity to self-explore how to become a better man in a safe and confidential environment with other men who share similar challenges and aspirations.
Silky Oaks – Embrace Men’s Wellness Group
embracewellness.com.au/family-group-therapy
Costs covered by Medicare on a Mental Health Plan. Embrace Wellness Hub offers group therapy programs held fortnightly on a Thursday morning in Manly. Receive support and motivation of peers. Group numbers are kept small, generally consisting of 6-10 participants.
Mankind Project
mankindproject.org.au
Structured weekly meetings at Cannon Hill Capalaba and Daisy Hill. A group for men committed to their own personal growth and supporting any man who wants to improve themselves. Men are given a space to explore their ‘shadows’ (any feeling or emotion that they deny or repress), which affect the way they approach and view the world.
Living Well
livingwell.org.au
If you are a man who has been sexually abused in childhood or assaulted as an adult, or are a partner, family member or friend, know that information and support to live well is available here. Living well provides a “drop-in” men’s group that is a more casual catch up and support group and, while they are held on a monthly basis, there is no commitment or expectation involved.
Parenting
The Fathering Project
thefatheringproject.org
The Fathering Project aims to improve child development outcomes by inspiring and equipping fathers and father figures to effectively engage with their kids.
Dads Group
dadsgroup.org
Dads Groups are a gathering of new fathers meeting together weekly with their kids, a coffee, and often a playground. The peer-to-peer approach of Dads Groups create an evidenced based and effective framework for support — something that is often missing from the existing fatherhood experience in Australia
Family and Child Connect
133264
Family and Child Connect can help with a range of family and parenting challenges.
Circle of security
circleofsecurityinternational.com
Circle of Security aims to provide resources and training material for parents and children.
Triple P
triplep-parenting.net.au
Triple P is an internationally-acclaimed parenting program which is offered free to all Queensland parents and carers of children up to 16 years of age.
Support for fathers
supportforfathers.com.au
Support for Fathers is providing dads with options and information about fatherhood, the relationship with their partner and connecting with their kids.
“My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.”
- Henry Rollins
Drug & alcohol
QUIHN – 1800 172 076 – quihn.org
Narcotics Anonymous – 1300 652 820 – na.org.au
Lives Lived Well – 1300 727 957 - Liveslivedwell.org.au
ADIS 24/7 Alcohol and Other Drug Support - 1800 177 833
Housing
Homeless Hotline – 1800 474 753
Night Ninjas – Cleveland & Capalaba – 0417 668 926
Department of Housing Capalaba – 07 3086 3700
Grab life by the balls
Men’s health forum
Mates in construction QLD & NT
The Man Cave
Emergency Relief -Redlands
Redlands Community Centre – 07 3245 2117
Fishers of Men – 07 3341 0160
Salvation Army (Bayside Connect) – 07 3824 5222
The Rock Christian Church – 3823 3576
Champions Church – 3207 9154
Bayside Christian Family Church – 3396 4286
Bay Islands Community Services – 3409 1177
Birkdale Baptist Church – 3245 1781
Other Resources
Redland’s Psychology – 07 3286 1530
Mens walk and talk – Every Sunday 7am @ Minnippi Park Run
Mensline National Hotline – 1300 789 978
Mensline Queensland DV Connect - 1800 600 636
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Men’s Information and Support Association Strathpine – 3889 7312
Men’s Legal Service – menslegalservice.org.au
Mental Health Services - 1300 MH CALL (1300 64 22 55)
Find a health service or general practitioner - https://www.qld.gov.au/health/contacts/service-finder
LGBTIQ - Open Minds 1300 673 664
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